bullethead
Of the hard cast variety
I have a few boxes of Speer shot capsules for the 44 but have not loaded anything yet.
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.38 special shotshells
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EAGLE EYE 444
King Casanova
Heck specialk is correct as I have ben using my Colt Frontier Scout with the 22 Magnum cylinder since back in the early to mid 1970's. It will easy kill rats, snakes, birds, and even one possum once upon a time with rat-shot as I call it.
Back in the 1970's, the original "rat-shot" was a CCI 20-round box that was called a 1/8 oz, #11 shot pellet, that had approximately 172 pellets. I still have one box left of those.
Currently, I also have a few CCI 20-round boxes of 1/8 oz, #12 shot, approximately 175 pellets per box. I also have some "CURRENT" 20-round boxes that I recently purchased. The specs is 1/8 oz, #12 shot, with approximately 250 pellets.
It is surprising what capabilities that the original cartridges had as once I killed a quail as it was flying away and my neighbor witnessed it. It was just a reaction at the time.
Check out this link below and scroll down to post #5 and read the surprising details about it. Fried Quail is sure enough delicious !!!
https://forum.gon.com/threads/finally-got-my-heritage.987041/#post-12687056
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notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
I have .22lr shot shells.
I got spoiled carrying the .38 derringer in my pocket everywhere doing chores.
Smallest .22 I have is a 3 screw Ruger Single Six
I got spoiled carrying the .38 derringer in my pocket everywhere doing chores.
Smallest .22 I have is a 3 screw Ruger Single Six
bullethead
Of the hard cast variety
By the prices, I've obviously had these a while.
notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
Sittin' on a gold mine....
Dr. Strangelove
Senior Member
I don't think that the "rat shot" will cycle the Ruger LCR, I might be wrong but I'd be surprised if it did.
notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
LCR is a revolver.
Distance will depend on barrel length.
The reason I like the .38 is the increased shot size.
If memory serves #8 in the .38 and #11 or #12 in the rimfire.
My derringer will dispatch most snakes or rats to about 30 feet without fail.
Dr. Strangelove
Senior Member
Whoops! I was thinking of my old LCP, my bad, thanks for the catch.
EAGLE EYE 444
King Casanova
What is really funny is that the CCI 22 Magnum shot shells of 1/8 oz, #12 shot, 175 pellets approximately ALSO HAVE A PRICE TAG ON IT FOR $ 5.47 EACH. THE BAR CODE NUMBER IS SHOWING # 017327.
I write down the date of purchase on most ammunition especially during the past several years BUT I didn't write it on this box. However, I looked today through some other ammunition and apparently I spent a bunch as there is lots of it that shows the date of 2/16/2009 on the boxes of various calibers.
nmurph
Senior Member
Dang, y'all a bunch of scaredies. I couldn't tell you the last time I've killed a snake. I caught a Banded Watersnake in my pool a couple of weeks ago. He got taken to the woods and released. I've passed on countless EDB...just leave them alone and let them be. Snakes have a place and serve a purpose.
RFWobbly
Senior Member
.38 special shotshells
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010935619
Yes. I bought the capsule kit from CCI awhile back and loaded some with Unique and #9 shot. At $13 for 50, loading your own is VERY cost effective. And easy if you already own a 9mm or 38/357 Taper Crimp die. The kit comes with complete loading instructions and recipes.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010935619
Jester896
Senior Clown
aren't the blue CCI #9 shot and the red #4 shot?
I have thought about loading some in the past. I used to shoot escaped quail with them in my .44. Last box I bought say past control on them and were $17.95 10 ct.
I have thought about loading some in the past. I used to shoot escaped quail with them in my .44. Last box I bought say past control on them and were $17.95 10 ct.
notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
I'm talking about in my yard.
I live on a 12 acre pond and there are some cottonmouths in the swamp end that I'm sure are drawing social security.
Venomous snakes do not get a pass in my yard.
Everywhere else, yes.
notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
notnksnemor
The Great and Powerful Oz
Good reason to add to the collection.
Lukikus2
Senior Member
Excellent load for in house use. The holes are easy to patch. Works for wood spiders too.
Always knew it as rat shot growing up.
Always knew it as rat shot growing up.
bullethead
Of the hard cast variety
Back when the crimped .22 shotshells were sold in 50rnd boxes and cheap (1980s) as a kid I used to jump shoot grasshoppers. It was fun.
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